The Houston Texans (2-0) travel north to take on the Minnesota Vikings (2-0) on Sunday in what could be considered the top game of the early window.
Houston is coming off a 19-13 win against the Chicago Bears (1-1) in prime time, where the Texans’ defense held a high-powered offense to one rushing touchdown through four quarters. Caleb Williams was sacked seven times and threw a pair of interceptions. C.J. Stroud connected with Nico Collins eight times for 135 yards and a 28-yard touchdown while kick Ka’imi Fairbarin drilled four kicks for 13 points, including an NFL long 59-yard field goal.
Here’s how the Texans and Vikings stack up statistically ahead of Sunday’s matchup.
Stats courtesy of Team Rankings, The Football Database, ESPN and Stat Muse
Scoring Offense
Sep 15, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell (3) celebrates wide receiver Nico Collins (12) touchdown against the Chicago Bears in the second quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
Texans: 24.0 PPG (11th)
Vikings: 25.5 PPG (8th)
Passing Offense
Sep 15, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) attempts a pass during the second quarter against the Chicago Bears at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Texans: 215.5 YPG (12th)
Vikings: 229.0 YPG (8th)
Rushing Offense
Sep 15, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (28) runs with the ball during the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Texans: 144.0 YPG (10th)
Vikings: 128.5 YPG (14th)
Total Offense
Sep 8, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs (1) runs the ball during the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
Texans: 363.5 YPG (9th)
Vikings: 357.5 YPG (11th)
First Downs
Sep 8, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) hands the ball off to Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (28) during the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
Texans: 41 (8th)
Vikings: 34 (21st)
Penalties
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